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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,035.54 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,035.54 and 325.50 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,035.54 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,035.54 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,035.54 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 337,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,068.27/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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